Karen Szymczyk
Feeding Hills,MA
Summary
Experienced Dialysis Technician with 15 years of experience providing outstanding care to patients in various stages of renal failure. Accomplished in building rapport with patients and explaining procedures to ease anxiety. Offering expert knowledge of hemodialysis treatment, unit operations and regulatory guidelines.
Although My resume is geared towards Dialysis, I have exceptional organization skills and stability, I am seeking a change in career, Not that I don't enjoy my current job, I just need a change.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Dialysis Technician
Pioneer Valley Dialysis
01.2007 - Current
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
- Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
- Inventoried, ordered and restocked equipment and supplies needed for hemodialysis treatment.
- Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
- Safely transported, transferred and positioned patients on chairs for treatment.
- Recorded patient's pre-dialysis weight, vitals, and any new medical conditions.
- Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses.
- Provided in-patient care for [Number] dialysis patients simultaneously focusing on providing clean, safe, and comfortable treatment environment.
- Cleaned and disinfected hemodialysis machines, chairs, trays, room and equipment.
- Recorded client data on hemodialysis flow chart.
- Conducted equipment and safety checks on hemodialysis equipment and supplies.
- Monitored patient vital signs, lab results and other indicators of health.
- Educated patients about procedures, answered questions, and provided comforting words to control anxiety and enhance procedure results.
- Maintained accurate patient charts and medical records.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments, equipment and surfaces.
- Gathered, charted, and analyzed patient history data and discussed key points with clinicians.
- Advised patients and families on health topics pertinent to care and treatment.
- Utilized medical software to document and track patient progress.
- Instructed patients in at-home care and continued treatments.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Participated in hospital and clinic staff meetings to discuss patient care.
- Cared for patients by providing personal assistance and ambulation.
- Performed diagnostic tests and reported results to healthcare providers.
- Operated and maintained medical equipment used to diagnose and treat patients.
- Assisted physicians in diagnosis and treatment of patients.
- Called patients post-procedure to inquire about status, recovery and questions.
- Made emergency visits to resolve equipment problems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Westfield State University
Westfield, MA05.2004
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Holyoke Community College
Holyoke, MA01.2000
High School Diploma -
Agawam High School
Agawam, MA06.1997
Skills
- Patient Education
- Blood Sample Collection
- Dialysis Treatment
- Patient Care
- Machine Operations
- Infection Control Measures
- Direct Patient Care
- Emergency Response
- Measuring Vital Signs
Timeline
Dialysis Technician
Pioneer Valley Dialysis
01.2007 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Westfield State University
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Holyoke Community College
High School Diploma -
Agawam High School
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